That Verducci article is absorbing. (I don't really like hagiography, but this would be my one exception.)
I had no idea that Mo taught Halladay the cutter. Posada: "Every time we have to face him, we go, 'Thanks, Mariano!'"

I am unable to watch this game or the Tigers/Twins. My mlb.com feed cuts out after a few seconds. I can reload it, but it just cuts out again. I suspect this is a problem at my end, maybe with my ISP. But is anyone else having a problem?

i'm sure it was mentioned earlier in the game thread - i'll catch up soon/later - but Laptop Buttholz gave up FIVE homeruns!!! i know it's not Chase Wright "4 in a row" to the arch rival, but still, that's *crazy*!!!

[81] I wasn't following. That's awesome!
The general feeling here in RSN recently has been something like, "Yeah, okay, the Yankees win the Division, but it doesn't really matter and we have teh awesomest pitching!"
I'm hoping to enjoy a little twinge of panic tomorrow.

[86] i heard it on the radio on the way home. they've given up 6 longballs tonight, but had a big inning late (of course) and are only down a run. here comes the bottom of the 9th. hopefully they lose!!!

Ugly strikes out w/ 2 men on. Sux lose. they still haven't clinched the WC. i know it's a given, but it's nice they haven't yet. meanwhile, they can back in w/ a Texas loss tonight and they're already down 1-0 to the Halos early...

I am not embarrassed to say that I really wanted to win this game. Watching Miranda throw is hands up in exaltation and then be chased down by his excited teammates adds another great moment to a truly fantastic season.

braves lose. rockies just took the lead. my best friend from childhood lives in denver and just texted me. obviously, we're both native new yorkers and don't give a fuck about these national teams, but they're in our respective adopted cities, so we have to give each other hell. we always do in one way or another!

[15] i was just thinking about PJ a day or two ago! i highly doubt he would get banned. i really hope he's okay. he was kinda new around here, but he really loved this place. i believe he was an older guy, which makes me wonder a little bit more.

i guess the only way to possibly contact him would be - Alex should have his email addy. but that's about it. hopefully he's alright!

wow, i came home just in time to watch the walk off!!!! That was pretty cool. even though the games mean nothing i really wanted it. Nice to see Miranda get it and the whole bench cued up like they knew it was coming.